Now, i know the struggle. Waitresses make like $5/hour and thats before taxes. So they rely on tips to survive. But even knowing that, i am still probably one of the worst tippers in the world lol. I am the queen of the $2 tip regardless of whether or not $2 meets the standard 15%. My mindset is definitely why am I paying you to do your job- especially if you're not even doing your job well. And believe me, if the service sucks, you will get a spare change tip (as in, if my bill came to $12.52, you will get 48 cents to make it an even $13).

Why should i give a (good) tip if:

The service was not above/beyond

The service was downright bad

I don't feel like it lol (not nice, i know)

The person was bold enough to open their mouth (or hand) in expectation of a tip

You are trying to nickel-and-dime me

Examples of nickel-and-dime scam:

Including the tip on your bill if you have 6+ people in your group at a restaurant. Then have the nerve to remind you to "tip your server" again on top of the one they are already making you pay. GTFOHWTBS.

Being charged a "delivery fee" (sometimes in addition to having a minimum order amount) when you order food. I've always assumed that it went to the delivery driver but apparently not as they also say "don't forget to tip your driver".

Next topic: Im am the anti-roommate

In the spirit of me moving into my new (temporary) place this weekend, i feel the need to share that i am the worst roommate you could possibly have- in terms of socializing. I'll go into all of this in greater detail in my next post. But yeah, i am the type of person that believes in staying in your room unless its absolutely necessary for you to be in the common area of the apartment lol. My mom thinks im a psycho but i know a lot of people that agree with me. Unfortunately none of them have ever been my roommates. To me there are only 3 reasons why anyone should ever be in the common area of the apartment. They are:

You are leaving the apartment and don't feel like being a ninja and climbing out of your bedroom window

You are making food/washing your dishes

You have company and your room is not big enough to accommodate all of them

Thats it. If you aren't doing one of the above, then you need to stay in your damn room! Also, i am anti-sharing lol. If i have a pot and you have a pot- why the hell are you using my pot??? And you didn't even ask first or wash it after? pschew, you are definitely asking for my trouble. (x_x)

Final topic before i get ready for my morning commute: Doing What You Love

The one thing I'm enjoying most about this practicum im doing (and my field in general) is how cheerful and happy everyone is. Even the people that look mean/intimidating are a laugh riot lol. Never in my wildest dreams did i think that I would want to work in Higher Education, but yet here I am (well, im still a student but you know what i mean). From my ridiculously unrealistic dreams as a child of being a marine biologist (i can't swim and i hate animals) or a biochemist (chemistry was probably my worst science subject ever) to being certain that i was going to be a guidance counselor and even starting a counselor education master's program (i do not like kids- what on earth was i thinking). This whole Higher Ed thing just kind of fell in my lap and im so glad i had the courage.gumption to pursue it (i didn't even know this career field really existed and was something you could go to school for up until literally a month before i applied for my current grad program) because despite the hard work i really am loving every bit of what im learning and doing :)

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I hated anything that had to do with roommate,the only one i had was one of my best friends.Also,someone once said if you do the thing you love,you won't have to work for even a day.That means you'd just be getting paid doing what you love,not exactly working.

I am certainly your worst nightmare. I just love sharing...singing 'love is sharing'!!That tipping thing shaa. Thank God they are not draconian about it in the UK. I would have forfited dining out for ever. 1 pound is 250 naira. haba!

I love my space so i've never been pro-roommate. I currently have a roomie and we share a room so there's no running away,lol. So far so good, there's been no drama though :)Glad you're enjoying your work, and u already know hw i feel about tipping :P

Thanks for stopping by my blog, really appreciate it and yes you sure don't need a roommate knowing you both would be bitter enemies, cos you are nice person but love your space, you know , I can understand that.lol

LMAO at you hating kids..i like them.. but don't when they poop, puke all cry lolalso you wanted to be a marine biologist lol.. i can't swine neitherme and animals have a mutual agreement not to like each other. however i want to get a dog to fit in with my whole "wannabe" glamour lifestyle ...*the one in my day dream*xxx